UNESCO World Heritage Site in France

Palace and Park of Versailles Travel Guide

Palace and Park of Versailles travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

⛅ 79°F now🕔 5:16 PM local📅 Best: April, June, July and August

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⚠️Wed, Aug 12: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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Summary

Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Palace and Park of Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the seat of French absolutism.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Palace and Park of Versailles with partly cloudy. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 64°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles is April, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is 5.2°F above the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Palace and Park of Versailles today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Palace and Park of Versailles

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 48°48′17.6″N 2°7′13.4″E (48.8049, 2.1204)

Weather in Palace and Park of Versailles right now

79°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 74°F
Humidity39%
Wind11 mph WNW
Gusts27 mph
UV index4.4 · Moderate
Cloud cover71%
Pressure1001 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality28 · Good
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset9:24 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 52%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:16 PM, Aug 5 local time.

⚠️Wed, Aug 12: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 8

☁️ 89° / 58°

Overcast · 6% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Aug 9

☁️ 83° / 68°

Overcast · 20% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Palace and Park of Versailles

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
Coordinates48°48′17.6″N 2°7′13.4″E (48.8049, 2.1204)
UNESCO inscription1979
Known forthe seat of French absolutism
Local time5:16 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Palace and Park of Versailles

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Palace and Park of Versailles.

Best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles

Go in April, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
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November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Palace and Park of Versailles

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Paris Orly AirportORY12 miParis
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG24 miParis
London Gatwick AirportLGW192 miSussex
London Heathrow AirportLHR217 miLondon
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS269 miAmsterdam
Frankfurt AirportFRA302 miGermany
Zurich AirportZRH310 miZurich

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palace and Park of Versailles?

Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Its coordinates are 48.8049, 2.1204. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Palace and Park of Versailles right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 39% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles?

April, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Palace and Park of Versailles, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Palace and Park of Versailles in?

Palace and Park of Versailles observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 5:16 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Palace and Park of Versailles?

The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 12 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 24 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 192 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Palace and Park of Versailles?

Popular options include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Seine River, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Mont-Saint-Michel.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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